turn around for Bobby Hoyts work

[Bad Karma]

Mr. Hoyt is well known for not answering the phone during the normal work day. I don't fault a small shop for this at all - I know other small shops that likewise beg and plead for folks not to call for updates or small talk because they are working on orders.

I called about 8 am and got him my first try.

On another note, I found a post of yours describing casting and lubing the .457 Kerr bullet. Thanks for that. What’s your opinion on that bullet now?

 

[maillemaker]

On another note, I found a post of yours describing casting and lubing the .457 Kerr bullet. Thanks for that. What’s your opinion on that bullet now?

I think I only shot it once; it had pretty good accuracy as I recall.

I shoot my revolver in N-SSA competition and have gotten great results with the Moose Revolver Bullet. It's pretty much all I shoot now unless I'm trying out something new.

 

[gemmertrapdoor]

Why not call him and ask?

Why bother Mr. Hoyt and take time away from him if he is already 6 months behind, when somebody on the forum can answer it ?

 

[bubba.50]

Why bother Mr. Hoyt and take time away from him if he is already 6 months behind, when somebody on the forum can answer it ?

Maybe because you want an actual and accurate answer/timeframe instead of 50 varying guesses?

 

[SDSmlf]

Why bother Mr. Hoyt and take time away from him if he is already 6 months behind, when somebody on the forum can answer it ?

Didn’t realize somebody on the forum was keeping track of and setting Mr Hoyt’s schedule. Always thought he was the one that set his work schedule. Learn something new every day.

 

[gemmertrapdoor]

Why not call him and ask?

Why not call him and ask?

 

[gemmertrapdoor]

Maybe because you want an actual and accurate answer/timeframe instead of 50 varying guesses?

That isn't what he asked . He only asked if Mr.Hoyt lined pistol barrels .

 

[bubba.50]

That isn't what he asked . He only asked if Mr.Hoyt lined pistol barrels .

If you'll notice, I responded to YOUR question, not the OP.

 

[gemmertrapdoor]

Why not call him and ask?

 

[gemmertrapdoor]

That isn't what he asked . He only asked if Mr.Hoyt lined pistol barrels .

 

[SDSmlf]

That isn't what he asked . He only asked if Mr.Hoyt lined pistol barrels .

Does Bobby Hoyt line hand gun barrels ? I am especially interested in a an 1851 Colt Navy lto be ined to .357"

I was responding to @Bunk, not the OP. Bunk had a specific question about relining an 1851 Colt to .357”. Personally having worked with Mr Hoyt a number of times have found it best to talk to him and get his expert input on any project. What has been your experience with Bobby? Last I knew, he didn’t have a website, email or access to the internet. You either call him or send a letter snail mail as someone previously suggested. And as far as relying this or any other forum for information on Mr Hoyt there have been repeated posts on what services he will or won’t do that are apparently incorrect. Thus the need to speak to him directly.

Back to the OP. I still suggest calling Bobby to get current timing and his recommendations on options.

what is about the average time for Bobby Hoyt to rebore a rifle barrel and send it back?

 

[Bad Karma]

I think I only shot it once; it had pretty good accuracy as I recall.

I shoot my revolver in N-SSA competition and have gotten great results with the Moose Revolver Bullet. It's pretty much all I shoot now unless I'm trying out something new.

Huh. Looked at his website and found a few Smith carbine bullets that looked interesting. No revolver bullets though. Is there another supplier?

 

[maillemaker]

Huh. Looked at his website and found a few Smith carbine bullets that looked interesting. No revolver bullets though. Is there another supplier?

His revolver "collar button" bullet is not listed on his web site. Email him - he can make you one. I think it's actually a 45-70 bullet.

It looks pretty much like this:

Steve

 

[Bad Karma]

That will hold some lube!

thanks!

 

[gunpa]

I had Bobby reline my 54 TC this year. Turn around time was 2 months. Shipping to and from Idaho takes a lot of time (and $). He's a busy man. I wasn't going to bother him by calling.

 

[Bad Karma]

I had Bobby reline my 54 TC this year. Turn around time was 2 months. Shipping to and from Idaho takes a lot of time (and $). He's a busy man. I wasn't going to bother him by calling.

I have shipped barrels to him with my plan for the barrel asking him to complete it when it fit his schedule and to let me know how much the work cost. He shipped the barrels back to me, finished, with a note telling me what I owed. I thought that was risky behavior and I overpaid slightly in case others might not have paid at all. He’s a gentleman.

 

[gunpa]

I overpaid too. I know he's been stiffed before. I sent him a note letting him know how much I appreciate him and his talent.